The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/gigantic-parasols-rise-to-shield-seville-from-sun/" target="_blank">Metropol Parasol</a> in Seville, Spain, by Jurgen Mayer H. Architects, is the world's largest wooden structure. We've been following this amazing <a href="http://inhabitat.com/gigantic-parasols-rise-to-shield-seville-from-sun/" target="_blank">design </a> since its planning phase, and now the fantastic project is finally complete! Located at Plaza de la Encarnacion, the beautiful series of undulating parasols comprise the world's largest wooden structure. Metropol’s interlocking honeycomb of wooden panels rise from concrete bases, which are positioned to form canopies and walkways below the parasols.

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Metropol Parasol, Seville

Metropol Parasol's neutral tone helps to harmonize the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/vertical-bamboo-towers-are-high-tech-and-primitive-at-the-same-time/" target="_blank">stark contrast</a> of the ultra- modern structure with the medieval surroundings of Seville.

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Metropol Parasol, Seville, staircase

Stairways and storefronts sit below the wooden parasols, which form the largest <a href="http://inhabitat.com/the-nest-a-wild-wood-tree-house-that-sways-23-ft-off-the-ground/" target="_blank">wooden structure</a> in the world.

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Metropol Parasol, Seville detail view

The innovative structure is made from bonded timber with a polyurethane coating.

Metropol Parasol now houses said museum, a farmers market, an elevated plaza, and a restaurant, most of which are open-air.

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Metropol Parasol diagram

Seville is a city with rich history and a unique medieval inner city. Metropol Parasol defines Seville’s iconic cultural role, meshing a historic archeological destination with a sleek contemporary landmark.

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Metropol Parasol, Seville, wooden canopy

The Metropol Parasol in Seville, Spain, by Jurgen Mayer H. Architects, is the world's largest wooden structure. We've been following this amazing design since its planning phase, and now the fantastic project is finally complete! Located at Plaza de la Encarnacion, the beautiful series of undulating parasols comprise the world's largest wooden structure. Metropol’s interlocking honeycomb of wooden panels rise from concrete bases, which are positioned to form canopies and walkways below the parasols.